I am sitting here at home bored out of my mind like usual and I have decided to do some research on Medial Plica Syndrome of which I was diagnosed.
After some reading I understand what the syndrome really is. But the bad thing that I have discovered is that if I have to have surgery...I might be "out of the game" than I would really like to be.
This is what I found about the surgery:
What to Expect Afterwards
You will bounce back much faster from arthroscopy than you would from a major operation. Yet it is important to follow your doctor's instructions to make sure your recovery goes as smoothly as possible. Once the procedure is over, you should eat and drink fluids as soon as you feel up to it; and be sure to eat a healthy diet throughout your recovery.
Every person's recovery is different, but expect to feel a moderate amount of pain and swelling for several days, and minor pain for a few weeks. You can resume normal activities as soon as you are up to it. If you have a job where you sit most of the time, you should be able to return within a week.
By 6 to 8 weeks, you should be able to resume an active lifestyle. However, you will need to avoid activities that put significant amounts of weight on your knee, as well as those that involve twisting maneuvers, for a long time. The outcome depends largely on the degree of damage found in your knee and how well you follow your doctor's instructions after surgery.
Activity
Your doctor will give you specific instructions. To protect your knee, however, your doctor may ask you to use crutches, a cane, or a walker for a short time. As your pain improves and your knee gets stronger, you can gradually put more weight on your leg. You should be able to drive after a week.
A few days into your recovery, you may want to start walking outside, starting with short distances. Avoid running until 6 to 8 weeks after surgery.
Ya i am not really looking forward to this...this knee thing really just seems to make life even more and more complicated.....
